We all feel the loss of a loved one differently, but the connecting theme that runs through every period of grief we all suffer is that it’s never easy.
Processing and dealing with the passing of a loved one or dear friend takes time – sometimes, we’re simply never the people we were before we lost them.
Spare a thought, then, for legendary singer Rod Stewart, who yesterday announced the passing of his brother, Bob, just two months after the death of another brother, Don.
Stewart, 77, took to Instagram on November 30 to share the unfortunate news, explaining that Bob had passed away the night before.
The Young Turks singer went on to state his hope that Bob and Don – who passed away just two months ago – were playing football together in the sky.
“I’ve lost two of my best mates in the space of two months. RIP Don and Bob ‘irreplaceable buddies’ Sir Rod Stewart.”
Stewart issued a heartbreaking statement wherein he described the two deaths as having left him without his two best friends. Back in September, Rod uploaded a similar post after his older brother Don’s passing, one that included a photo of a crown on a black background. Don was 94 when he died.
Back in January 2019, Rod attended an event to celebrate his sister, Mary Cady, turning 90. There, he paid tribute to her and the now-late Don, describing them as being invaluable help on his road to success.